--- title: Everything you need to know for compliant contracting of AV Freelancers. (2) description: Be the first to learn about emerging trends in the AV industry from crew scheduling and management tips, to automation. (2) --- [MertzCrew](http://mertzcrew.com/) [BLOG](http://www.mertzcrew.com/blog) [PRICING](https://www.mertzcrew.com/pricing) [CONTACT](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/contact-mertzcrew) [JOIN THE CREW](http://tech.mertzcrew.com/join) [LOG IN](http://app.mertzcrew.com/) [REQUEST A DEMO](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/book-quality-freelancers) ### Everything you need to know for compliant contracting of AV Freelancers. [![](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/hubfs/MC_28-Blog-hero.jpg)](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/gofer-101-how-to-power-up-your-scheduling-team-with-mertzcrews-ai) ## [Gofer 101: How to Power-up Your Scheduling Team with Mertzcrew’s AI](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/gofer-101-how-to-power-up-your-scheduling-team-with-mertzcrews-ai) Posted by [Gabe Solomon](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/author/gabe-solomon) on Sep 2, 2025 9:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) In the fast-paced world of live events, precision and speed are everything. And now, the game has changed as technology pushes for faster and more efficient solutions. Whether you're managing multiple shows across cities or crewing a high-stakes production on short notice, every scheduling decision matters. That’s where Gofer, the new AI scheduling assistant from Mertzcrew, enters. [Read More](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/gofer-101-how-to-power-up-your-scheduling-team-with-mertzcrews-ai) Topics: [Innovation](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/innovation), [Workforce Intelligence](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/workforce-intelligence) [![](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/hubfs/MC_27-Blog-hero.jpg)](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/go-for-more-efficient-scheduling-with-mertzcrews-ai) ## [Go For More Efficient Scheduling With Mertzcrew’s AI](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/go-for-more-efficient-scheduling-with-mertzcrews-ai) Posted by [Gabe Solomon](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/author/gabe-solomon) on Aug 13, 2025 2:28:19 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Being a scheduler is no easy feat, with outdated spreadsheets, scattered communication, and critical crew knowledge walking out the door when schedulers move on to other opportunities, live event companies are operating under constant pressure. Mertzcrew’s mission is to empower event production teams with smart, adaptive tools and support to overcome these hurdles to put on successful, more streamlined events. With that mission in mind, the next era of crew management has arrived!  [Read More](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/go-for-more-efficient-scheduling-with-mertzcrews-ai) Topics: [NEW at Mertzcrew](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/new-at-mertzcrew) [![](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/hubfs/MC_26-Blog-hero.jpg)](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/mertzcrews-resources-for-all-your-live-event-crewing-needs) ## [Mertzcrew's Resources for All Your Live Event Crewing Needs](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/mertzcrews-resources-for-all-your-live-event-crewing-needs) Posted by [Gabe Solomon](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/author/gabe-solomon) on Jun 6, 2025 1:54:51 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Live event companies face countless moving parts, and finding the right crew shouldn’t be one of them. Whether you’re scaling up or managing the unexpected, we’re the trusted partner you can count on. Mertzcrew provides an advantage with an unmatched support structure. Let’s take a detailed look at how our full-service platform helps you crew smarter, safer, and faster.  [Read More](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/mertzcrews-resources-for-all-your-live-event-crewing-needs) Topics: [AV Techs](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/av-techs), [Live Events](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/live-events) [![](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/hubfs/MC_24-Blog-hero-1.jpg)](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/crew-smarter-not-harder-with-mertzcrew) ## [Crew Smarter, Not Harder with Mertzcrew's All-In-One Software](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/crew-smarter-not-harder-with-mertzcrew) Posted by [Gabe Solomon](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/author/gabe-solomon) on Apr 4, 2025 1:54:19 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) As your live events business grows, so do the complexities of managing freelance technicians. With every new project, you face increasing risks and administrative burdens—from creating compliant contracts to securing the right insurance and ensuring on-time payments. At Mertzcrew, we understand that these challenges can feel overwhelming, especially as your company scales. [Read More](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/crew-smarter-not-harder-with-mertzcrew) Topics: [AV Teams](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/av-teams), [Crew Management & Scheduling](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/crew-management-scheduling) [![](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/hubfs/MC_19-Blog-hero-1.jpg)](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/payrollcrew-calculator) ## [Easier Freelancer Management Starts Here: PayrollCrew’s Solution for Compliance & Quotes](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/payrollcrew-calculator) Posted by [Gabe Solomon](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/author/gabe-solomon) on Jan 31, 2025 1:59:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) When California enacted the labor law known as [AB5](https://www.ftb.ca.gov/file/business/industries/worker-classification-and-ab-5-faq.html) in 2020, AV production companies found it difficult to stay in compliance. They worried about missing requirements, losing money, and even being fined for non-compliance. Given the complexities of the new law, we knew that we would need to rise to the occasion to help our clients stay compliant when producing events in the Golden State.  [Read More](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/payrollcrew-calculator) Topics: [PayrollCrew](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/payrollcrew) [![](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/hubfs/MC_18-Blog-hero.jpg)](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/strategy-workshop) ## [Jumpstart Dallas: Why Attend the Management and Strategy Workshop?](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/strategy-workshop) Posted by [Gabe Solomon](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/author/gabe-solomon) on Oct 22, 2024 11:26:26 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) If you’re a live event professional looking to scale your business in 2025, [Jumpstart Dallas](https://www.trstimson.com/jumpstart/) should be on your radar. The workshop will be focused on Strategy and Management – the secret to your success in the new year. Held in Fort Worth, Texas on November 20-21, attendees will learn from keynote speakers, explore strategy workshops and attend a breakout strategy session, all while networking with their peers in the industry.  [Read More](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/strategy-workshop) Topics: [Jumpstart](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/jumpstart) [![](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/hubfs/M17%20(September%202024)/BON05639-2.jpg)](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/crew-faster-with-private-broadcasting) ## [Crew Faster with Private Broadcasting](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/crew-faster-with-private-broadcasting) Posted by [Gabe Solomon](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/author/gabe-solomon) on Sep 23, 2024 1:19:44 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Booking talent in the AV industry can be challenging, and every event requires AV professionals with the right experience, knowledge, and equipment to meet or exceed client expectations. [Read More](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/crew-faster-with-private-broadcasting) Topics: [AV Techs](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/av-techs), [AV Teams](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/av-teams) [![](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/hubfs/TSG_Jumpstart%20Logos_FINAL_CMYK_HOR.png)](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/jumpstart-denver) ## [JumpStart Denver for Live Event Production Companies](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/jumpstart-denver) Posted by [Gabe Solomon](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/author/gabe-solomon) on Jul 11, 2024 9:45:38 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Mertzcrew is excited to announce that we will attend and sponsor [JumpStart Denver](https://www.trstimson.com/jumpstart/) on August 14th and 15th, 2024. This event allows attendees to learn from keynote speakers who share insights on how to make event production more streamlined and profitable. It’s also an opportunity to attend workshops and breakout sessions, and to network with others in the industry. [Read More](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/jumpstart-denver) Topics: [Live Events](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/live-events) [![](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/hubfs/BON05416-1.jpg)](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/infocomm-24-with-mertzcrew) ## [InfoComm 24 with Mertzcrew](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/infocomm-24-with-mertzcrew) Posted by [Gabe Solomon](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/author/gabe-solomon) on Jun 6, 2024 12:26:29 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share)   [Read More](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/infocomm-24-with-mertzcrew) Topics: [Infocomm](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/infocomm) [![](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/hubfs/BON05455.jpg)](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/corporate-event-production) ## [7 Ways to Better Manage Specialized AV & Tech Crews in Large Corporate Events](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/corporate-event-production) Posted by [Gabe Solomon](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/author/gabe-solomon) on Mar 28, 2024 9:33:53 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) When you’re responsible for planning and producing large corporate events, you need tools that will help you streamline your work and deliver the best possible result for your clients. Ideally, you want to find solutions that take some of the repetitive [corporate event production](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/investing-in-av-freelance-management-system) tasks off your hands, so that you can focus on what you do best. 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